Tornado relief efforts ongoing in Wellston, Carney areas

Wednesday

May 22, 2013 at 12:01 AMMay 22, 2013 at 11:14 PM

The Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management along with the Wellston Emergency Management Office and the City of Carney are humbled by the outpouring of support from fellow Oklahomans wanting to help following Sunday’s tornadoes in that area.

The Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management along with the Wellston Emergency Management Office and the City of Carney are humbled by the outpouring of support from fellow Oklahomans wanting to help following Sunday’s tornadoes in that area.

Officials respectfully ask that at this time donations be limited to the items listed below as these are the needs that have been identified at this time:

“It is important to remember that recovery from such a disaster is a long term event and needs will continue in future weeks,” Wakefield said. “There may be a need for further donations and/or manpower in the near future to support recovery efforts.

Donations of large furniture items, household items, and appliances are currently not being accepted as the victims simply do not have a need for these items at this time.

Monetary donations to reputable relief organizations and Volunteers Organization Active in Disasters (VOADs) or faith based organizations will continue to be accepted.